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Traitor: 05/09/08
The sixth story in the May issue of FSF, "Traitor" by M. Rickert and it's the second story by her I've read. I preferred "Don't Ask" to "Traitor." "Traitor" is basically a mood piece set in a near future or alternate reality America where the environment is shot and terrorism is common place. Half of the story is told from Alika's point of view, a child who seems too happy for the hardships she and her "mother" are enduring. The second half is told in a disembodied fashion by Pauline who hints at the truth behind her relationship with Alika and her plans for the child. It's a rather sobering look at how adults can take advantage of children and the effects of war on society. Comments (0)
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